Aradia, or the Gospel of the Witches

Non-fiction Books

Aradia, or the Gospel of the Witches is a book by American folklorist Charles Godfrey Leland, published in 1899. It presents what Leland believed to be the religious text of a group of pagan witches in Tuscany, Italy, documenting their beliefs and rituals. Historians and folklorists have disputed whether such a group existed. The book influenced the development of Wicca during the 20th century.

Author: Charles Godfrey Leland
Publication year: 1899
Influence: Influential in the development of Wicca

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Article: Aradia, or the Gospel of the Witches (English Wikipedia)
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